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The Supreme Court's decision to uphold gay marriage was correct
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The decision made by the Supreme Court (Obergefell v. Hodges) to strike down the ban on same-sex marriage was correct.
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When it comes to a subject related to morality, correctness is nothing but subjective. Morality, nonetheless, changes according to the generation we live in. These issues were once thought of as morally and spiritually correct, but now we see it as abominable practices: enslaving black people, killing handicapped babies, burning infidels and so on ad so forth. Because of slavery, capitalists were able to collect great fortunes that eventually led to the industrial revolution. The Spartans, for example, killed their handicapped babies and so were able to build a solid and strong civilization that eventually destroyed the persians and kept their families alive and safe. Because of the killing of infidels, several nations grew stronger and united, because most of its citizens believed in the samething.
All of these comparisons are somewhat maquiavelic and I don't hold them as my personal opinions. What I want my reader to understand is that all those assumptions about those morally wrong practices were once believed to be true and, indeed, have some truth to it. The only difference we have today is the priority we give to certain variables. Today, it is better for us to live and cooperate with black people in the same society than to enslave them. Today it is better to keep and take care of handicapped babies than to kill them for the sake of better genetic lineage. Today it is better to cooperate with other religions than to kill one another for the sake of homogeneity of belief.
Try to realize that if we want a better and handicap free genome, we have to kill our handicap, and for that purpose, the killing is correct. However, if we want a society where parents don't feel afraid of having to give their sons and daugther away to be slaughtered, if we want to be free to love and care for whomever we desire, then it is correct not to kill the handicap. And the same applies to every other moral subject. Now whether we should have a perfect genome or be free to love is a matter of opinion and no one has the authority to decide which is right.
When it comes to gay marriage, the same rule applies: if we want to be allowed to love whomever we may, then gay marriage should be allowed. However, if we want a society where most of the people are heterosexual for the sake of reproduction, homogeneity of opinion, we should decrease exposure to homossexual behavior and forbid them to marry and have children or to spread there genes. Both means are correct to achieve their respective objectives. Which objective is correct? That's subjective and no one has the authority to say one or the other.
Now my fellow reader, when you think you have the right to decide if a moral subject is correct, you incur in the same problem our ancestors throughout our history did. When you think your moral views are the correct ones, you may kill infidels for the sake of morality. When you think your moral views are correct, you may enslave the black people because they are nasty and filthy sinners. Our morality changes and will keep changing according to what our generation values more. I disagree that the decision to uphold gay marriage is correct. It may be a decision that will decrease the feeling of isolation that the gay people feel, it may open way to religious people to be more empathetic, but it is only correct for those purposes.
Again: when you think your moral views are correct, you could be just as wrong. Allowing gay marriage will serve its purpose and only that. Whether this purpose is right, no one can say. And because of this, I hold your claim as wrong and misleading. If someday gay marriage becomes banned again, that decision would be just as correct as this one.
Before I begin my argument, I would like to point out to my opponent that the first round was for acceptance only, not an opening argument, hence the 4-round system. I would ask that my opponent bye the second round and let their opening argument stand in the spirit of fairness, as I have yet to put forth an argument.
Correctness is, quoting my opponent, "a property of something applied to certain rules." However, in this situation, the Supreme Court is bound to a very specific and laid-out set of rules, The Constitution. The Supreme Court, referred to throughout as SCOTUS, is the body of power in the United States tasked with being the ultimate authority on the constitutionality of a piece of legislation, or whether it is within the bounds set in the Constitution. In the case of Obergefell v. Hodges, SCOTUS decided to strike down state bans on same-sex marriage.
The decision to strike down these bans was, in fact, the correct one. The justices decided that, as marriage is a legal right, it must be offered to everyone. There is no denying that, in the US, marriage is a legal contract. A married couple is able to: file joint bankruptcy and taxes, assume greater benefits from programs including Medicare, jointly own or freely transfer property, have joint adoption and custody, make medical decisions for spouse and children, and obtain 'survivor benefits' from a spouse who has passed away. (https://en.wikipedia.org...) To say that marriage is a strictly religious bond is clearly untrue.
In order to say that the Court's decision was correct, the Constitution, specifically the Fourteenth Amendment, must be studied. The 14th amendment states "No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws." (https://www.law.cornell.edu...)The most important part of this phrase is "nor deny... the equal protection under the law." This means that, in the eyes of the law, everyone must be offered the same opportunities and treated equally. Having said that marriage is a legal contract, it quickly becomes clear that a State ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. Just as SCOTUS determined, denying same-sex couples the right to a legal marriage is a direct violation of the 14th amendment.
While the decision to strike down bans on same-sex marriage seems like a 'popular' decision, or the 'obvious moral choice,' it is clearly the correct decision based on the law of the land, The United States Constitution.
dhulke forfeited this round.
Because both my opponent and I have posted one argument, we will continue as planned, beginning with rebuttals in round three.
My opponent opened his argument by defining 'correct' in order to best fit the Resolution. I would agree with his definition "Correctness is a property of something applied to certain rules." However, I would disagree with his interpretation of the Resolution. My opponent chose to view the Resolution in a moral sense, as if to determine the correctness of same-sex marriage itself. However, the Resolution was asked specifically of the decision made by SCOTUS on June 26, 2015.
My opponent discussed correctness being of a circumstantial nature, and how slavery and burning people alive were once considered correct. He discussed how, looking back, these things are undeniably wrong. Nonetheless, when they occurred, they were correct. In fact, my opponent ends his argument by writing "If someday gay marriage becomes banned again, that decision would be just as correct as this one" implying that this decision was the correct one.
Having said this, the argument my opponent gave did not relate directly to the question. He says that "When it comes to a subject related to morality, correctness is nothing but subjective." However, this is not a subject related to morality. It is a legal battle. And as I have shown, according to The Constitution of the United States, SCOTUS made the correct decision in the Obergefell v. Hodges case.
dhulke forfeited this round.
As my opponent has forfeited his rebuttal round, all of my arguments still stand.
SCOTUS's ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges was correct. With a quick review of the Constitution, it can be discerned that marriage, as a legal contract, is protected by the Constitution. By the Fourteenth Amendment, denying equal protection under the law to any person is unconstitutional. Therefore, it would be unconstitutional to deny same-sex couples the right to marry, as it is a legal right and is therefore protected by the Fourteenth Amendment. By the rules of the Supreme Court, the Constitution, striking down the ban on gay marriage was correct.
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- Electrotherapy
- Acupuncture
- Advice
- Ice therapy
- Range of movement exercises
- Mobilisations
- Strengthening exercises
Jaw fractures that are managed conservatively will require an element of physiotherapy rehabilitation to optimise healing, speed the recovery process and help to prevent further fractures. The physiotherapists at Physio.co.uk are qualified experience practitioners who can provide a comprehensive and professional assessment, diagnosis and treatment programme. If you require further information regarding the rehabilitation of jaw fractures, or to arrange an appointment, please contact us or call 0330 088 7800.


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I was delighted to visit a century-old family farm last month to take photos of Tiffany, an impressive business owner who is revitalizing a part of the land by growing hops (yes, as in beer). The farm, the entrepreneur, the greenery, the sunset... it was all so picturesque. I'm honored to be a part of promoting local business, and especially the continued use of a beloved family farm. Tiffany was kind enough to share a few words about Bee Hoppy Farms:
Bee Hoppy Farms comes from the desire to grow locally sourced hops in support of the booming NC micro brewery industry. NC is a state full of great soil, and good rain fall, so it makes sense that if we can grow a hop that brewers love we should invest the time and effort to bring the flavor profile our soil can impart to the community.
Bee Hoppy farms plans to continue researching and working with local universities test and find the hops that best grow in our climate and provide a unique flavor that brewers want to use.
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Are you planning to have Thai food on your next lunch or dinner out? Well, that's a totally great idea since Thai cuisine has established worldwide recognition already. Getting to dine in a Thai restaurant in Singapore not only makes you part of the foodie crowd, but at more importantly you get to experience how it is like when Thais enjoy their meals.
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- Don't go by yourself.
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If you intend to go for Thai food on your own however, you may want to bring someone with you so you can share the meal, or find a restaurant that offers ala carte single-served dishes (which is relatively rare).
- Thai food has four categories.
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The yum category on the other hand refers to salads. Salads in Thai cuisine are a mix of fruit and vegetables, with different toppings included. Most Thai salads are zesty, but they may also be infused with different herbs and spices, and thus give off rather extreme flavours.
Lastly, Thai food also has a spicy category-this not only consists of curry, but also of other dishes that are mixed with chilli peppers and other spicy herbs, and these dishes may either be cooked dry, wet, or in salad form.
- Eat simultaneously.
Compared to other cuisines wherein the food should be consumed based on a scheduled series of servings, in Thai dining you can eat simultaneously once the first dish. In fact, there is no particular order as to which dish should be served first, as the aim here is for the guests to eat and fill satisfied at the soonest possible time.
You may be served with soup first, followed by noodles, then the entrees and rice, and the dessert. Sometimes you may even be provided with all your orders at once, and upon arrival you may start consuming them.
- Try to taste the vegetables too.
While Thai restaurants in Singapore usually feature meat, fish, and seafood dishes (as well as Thai staples such as tom yum, and pad Thai), it is also recommended to try their spring rolls and other vegetable meals. This is because Thais also know how to blend in different fruity and veggie flavours together, and you may find yourself enjoying them too.
Do note that Thai food may be overwhelming in terms of spicy taste, so having a salad at bay comes in handy; their zesty vibe serves as a great complement to the usually spicy, savoury, and tangy flavours of the entrees.
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IMS - Inspiring More Sustainability - for more than 10 years, has been the leading network of Luxembourg companies involved in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
IMS explores new solutions and concretely tests sustainable alternatives, through working groups and pilot projects with positive impacts. Through these projects, IMS facilitates innovative initiatives by mobilizing all stakeholders (private, public and associative).
IMS is an independent, apolitical, non-profit, non-profit organization that benefits from the expertise of an agile and creative team.
The network represents 15% of the Luxembourg payroll and is the national representative of the European organization CSR Europe.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an approach by companies to integrate not only economic responsibility but also environmental and social responsibility. In order to live up to this responsibility, companies interact in close partnership with their stakeholders.
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Companies today are increasingly judged on their global contribution to the social and environmental ecosystem in which they operate. Thus, all their stakeholders are more alert to what is often named « extra-financial criteria ».
There is an irreversible movement taking place: more and more companies that have taken a CSR approach are reporting an overall positive impact and the creation of shared value both for their company and for society as a whole.
IMS is the necessary catalyst to accelerate the movement in Luxembourg, and it embodies a reference at European level.
IMS promotes responsibility as the keystone of its mission and as an essential component of its genetic makeup. IMS strongly encourages every company to consider its responsibility in a proactive manner that extends to the 3 economic, social and environmental pillars of its activity. The IMS objective is for this responsibility to be placed at the heart of the strategy of organisations in Luxembourg.
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Annual General Membership Meeting - Arts Council of Algoma
Time: 3:30-5:30pm
Location: Centennial Library, 50 East Street (downstairs).
All available Arts Council members are invited to attend. If you have any questions you can contact the office at 705-945-9756.
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Flip Into Fringe Variety Show
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April 27, 2017
Common Grounds
Showcase of artists and crafters who express their inspiration creating art that is displayed outdoors. Participants are encouraged to share gardening interests during this wonderful event.
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Art Crawl
Sault Ste. Marie's first Fringe Festival and the Art Council of Algoma's are collaborating on an Art Crawl that will happenArt Crawl will be a series of pop-up galleries in various downtown venues and locations during the 10 days of the Fringe Festival.
August 12-13, 2017
Art in the Park n' Lot Festival
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Miinikaan Project
The Miinikaan Project is a grassroot project geared towards the learning of traditional and modern indigenous art practices.The word Miinikaan means "seed" in Anishinaabemowin, it is a grassroot project geared towards the learning of traditional and modern indigenous art practices. The project will involve a series of monthly group exhibits designed and led by young indigenous and non-indigenous artists. We will also be offering monthly workshops offered at various venues around Sault Ste. Marie.
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Common Threads
Common threads is an annual event that showcases artists and crafters who express their creativity using threads.
Artist Battle In The Streets Fundraiser
The Arts Council would like to thank all of those who participated during our First Annual ART BATTLE . The weather could not dampen the spirits of the artists and musicians. The
battles were fierce and the Artists had fun. The crowd picked the winners and the paintings are ready to auction. They are available to view and bid on @ http://www.facebook.com/ssmartscouncil/
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The Arts Council of Algoma is coordinating the Art in the Park N' Lot into a FESTIVAL event at the Mill Market. We invite all artists and artisans in the Algoma region to register to participate in this summer event. If you are not a member of the Arts Council of Algoma memberships are available. We encourage all artists/ performers/. and organizations to contact us with AITPF in the subject line for further details.
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Cultural Days Events
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About two weeks ago I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend. But he did not cum inside of me. I am on my second pack of pills, 4th week an I just took the third pill today. I think I should be getting my period soon, I normally read the 3rd or 4th pill. Is when most girls get there period. While taking it I take it around the same time everyday. Just there might be a few minutes difference. But on the weekends I normally take it maybe about an hour or two later. Would that have made the risk of pregnancy higher for me? Should I be concerned about if I am pregnant or should I not worry an wait an see to see what happens.
Could I be pregnante on Tri-sprintec?
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An hour either way isn't going to do anything. As long as you've taken the pill every day, and most often at the same time, you're not pregnant. You may not even get a period this time. When you're on the pill you can have a very light and even no period from time to time. You don't need to have your bf pull out either. That is a myth anyway, it isn't a form of birth control, but you are already on the pill, you don't need to worry about it. The only time you would need to use backup birth control would be if you forgot the pill for 3 or more days or if you're on antibiotics.
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Winston-Salem Police Department officers are searching for two men accused of shooting a cab driver late Monday night.
Investigators found Abdoulaye Sarr lying on the ground at 924 Gray Avenue just after 10 p.m. Monday. He has a gunshot wound to his right thigh.
Authotiries said the suspects called for a cab and while inside the vehicle tried to rob Sarr at gunpoint. During the struggle, Sarr was shot.
The suspects ran off before police arrived.
Sarr is receiving treatment at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center for non-life threatening injuries.


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It's been four years since Tony Barnett's father Alfred James "Jim" Barnett passed away at the Parkstone Enhanced Care home in Clayton Park. The 80-year-old had been admitted to the unit for residents with dementia in December 2013, unable to talk but capable of walking with assistance, arm-in-arm with Tony or his sisters.
The family was paying $3,000 a month for his care. He was admitted after his dementia had progressed to a point where after several years his daughter, Brenda Poirier, and her mother could no longer care for him. Within two months at Parkstone, his father was confined to a wheelchair, says son Tony.
Brenda says a nurse at the Shannex-owned home called about her dad having two separate falls but she was assured "he was all right." Tony and his other sister, Barbara Benedict, visited every few days and noticed he had little appetite and seemed to be sleeping a lot.
"He was on medication and seemed to be going downhill fast," recalls Barb. "I wish now I had asked more questions."
On March 10, 2014, Parkstone summoned the family but Jim died before they arrived.
Tony was shocked by his father's rapid decline and death. He received an even bigger shock when the Office of the Medical Examiner called his sister Brenda a few days later to ask about their father's broken hip. The funeral home had noticed it on the death certificate. Barbara was there when her sister took the call from the medical examiner's office and remembers her sister saying the office wanted to know if the family wanted further inquiry.
"I said, what?" recalls Barbara. "We were all shocked his hip was broke."
Tony says he wanted to find out why Parkstone had never told the family about the injury but his grieving mother vetoed any further action, saying their father was out of pain and "at peace."
That peace was shattered last week when Tony read about the circumstances surrounding Chrissy Dunnington's death this March. Dunnington was a 40-year-old disabled resident at the same Parkstone Enhanced Care home. She was admitted to emergency with pneumonia and septic shock from a badly infected bedsore. The province is investigating a complaint filed by her foster family alleging Chrissy's care was negligent during her 18 months at the Shannex facility. Tony says Chrissy's story triggered memories of what his family experienced during his father's short stay on the dementia unit with 27 other residents.
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"There were a lot of people in there who smelled of feces and many times we couldn't even find anyone to come and clean my dad," recalls Tony. "It was an empty unit, like a ghost town. We had to go outside the locked unit and request at the front desk if someone could come and help."
It also bothered Tony's sisters to see their father wearing somebody else's clothes. Tony claims that during his father's short stay on the dementia unit not only his clothes but his glasses and dentures disappeared and were never found. A bigger mystery is how or why the family didn't know Jim Barnett had a broken hip.
Tony and his two sisters say Parkstone never informed the family he'd had a fracture. They say they never had a conversation with a doctor. Both Tony and his sister Barbara question why their father let out "ungodly screams" as he was being dressed one morning shortly before his death. Tony says the continuing care assistant replied "all dementia patients do that."
Weeks after Parkstone notified the family about the falls, Tony and Barbara noticed their father kept pointing at his side. Tony says he asked a nurse to request that the doctor check him out on his weekly Thursday visit. He says the nurse reported Jim had been seen and the doctor indicated he had "a sore side."
Shannex, which owns Parkstone and more than 30 other for-profit nursing homes in the Maritimes, says it cannot comment on individual cases because it is bound by provisions in the provincial Privacy Act.
The family's specific concerns about their father's care were listed in an email to Shannex last week. The company responded by email.
Katherine VanBuskirk, a Shannex spokesperson and director of community relations, told The Chronicle Herald that Parkstone would check its medical records and have someone call the Barnett family.
"We have been speaking with the family and will certainly continue to work with them to answer any questions they have," VanBuskirk said in an email Wednesday.
She did not address any of the specific complaints raised by the family.
On Monday, Brenda Poirier received a call from Joanne Martel-MacKay the current administrator at Parkstone. She wasn't working there when Jim Barnett was a resident but confirmed it's her job to ensure families' questions are answered.
Brenda, who had power of attorney over her father when he was alive, says she asked the administrator about her father's broken hip. Martel-MacKay said medical information couldn't be shared with anyone except the administrator of the estate. That's a problem in this case because Jim Barnett died without leaving a will so no one was appointed administrator. Martel-MacKay left her name and phone number and invited the family to contact her for further discussion.
Last week, Tony decided to call the Office of the Medical Examiner and ask how they found out about his father's broken hip four years ago. Here's part of the response he received:
"Upon review of the death certificate, it was noted in section 14 that there had been a hip fracture. A fracture is always a 'red flag' and we gather information related to the fracture. For example, how did the fracture occur and did the individual return to the level of mobility they had prior to the injury. The purpose is to try to determine if the fracture contributed to the death.
"The medical examiner reviewed your father's medical records. Your father was up and mobilizing after he fell. The medical examiner felt the falls did not contribute to his death.
"The death was considered a No Case and the cremation was approved."
It is not clear how the word "mobilizing" is defined. Tony, Barbara and Brenda all say that after the falls, their father never regained his former mobility.
"He was strapped in the wheelchair," Tony recalls.
"We never saw him up walking again," says Barbara.
Tony plans to follow up with the medical examiner to try and find out what the medical records from Parkstone say about his father's condition, and what information led the medical examiner to conclude Jim was "up and mobilizing." That information can't be accessed by the media but only by next-of-kin. As for obtaining their father's medical information from the nursing home itself, that's a mushy area under the province's Personal Health Information Act.
The thrust of the act is to protect records and permit disclosure only as "exceptions," explains Janet Burt Gerrans with the Office of Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPOP). For example, Brenda could make an application through probate court to be named the administrator of her father's estate and ask Parkstone for the entire medical file. It's still up to the home whether to release it.
The act uses the word "may" not "must" when talking about disclosing medical information. Another avenue the Barnett siblings could try is under a section of the act which states the nursing home may release to family members certain information (not the whole file) about care recently received by the deceased resident.
If the home denies the request, the FOIPOP office can help with an appeal although that would be a first. There's so much secrecy the process is likely to require more effort than most grieving families can muster.
In Ontario, an arms-length government agency known as Health Quality Ontario provides online public reporting about health indicators in nursing homes. Data on falls, bedsores, restraint use and staffing can be accessed by facility and provincewide.
In Ontario, the data is put in every three months using a software program called RAI (Resident Assessment Instrument). Nova Scotia is considering whether to fund the tool and hire extra staff to do the paperwork. In New Brunswick, the same system cost less than $3 million to implement. Many provinces now use it.
Meanwhile, Tony remains troubled by the care his father received. He says he's not planning to fight or sue or make a formal complaint. His father's gone and what Tony learned, he says, may serve as a cautionary tale for others.


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You will have plenty of space to take family and friends in the Forester 3171DS. This class C motor home features two slide outs, a rear bedroom and a kids den/bunk area.
As you step inside, a dinette with overhead cabinets is located to your right. Over the cab there is a 60" x 80" bunk or you may choose a 42" TV with built in storage cabinets.
Across from the entry door, a slide out highlights a sofa, overhead cabinets and a three burner range with overhead microwave. Continuing around the corner is a kitchen sink, overhead cabinets and a flip down counter extension. A refrigerator and pantry are on the opposite wall.
As you move toward the back of the Forester 3171DS, a private kid's area offer a kid's sofa sleeper with a flip-down 28" x 72" bunk above. There is storage and a TV on the opposite wall.
The private bathroom across from the kid's den includes a toilet, hamper, linen storage, extended vanity and sink, and a tub/shower combination.
A rear queen bedroom features overhead storage cabinets at the head of the bed. The slide across the room has double wardrobes and drawers with space for an optional TV.
Outside you can enjoy an optional outside TV and much more!
Stock# 24033A
Chassis: Ford
|0 ft
|Ext Width
|8 ft 5 in
|Ext Height
|11 ft 3 in
|Int Height
|7 ft
|Hitch Weight
|7500 lbs
|Gross Weight
|14500 lbs
|Dry Weight
|12500 lbs
|Cargo Weight
|2000 lbs
|Fresh Water Capacity
|44 gals
|Grey Water Capacity
|39 gals
|Black Water Capacity
|39 gals
|Furnace BTU
|30000 btu
|Fuel Type
|Fuel Capacity
|55 gals
|220 in
|Number Of Bunks
|Available Beds
|Refrigerator Type
|Double Door
|Refrigerator Size
|6 cu ft
|Cooktop Burners
|Shower Size
|24" xx 36" in
|Number of Awnings
|Axle Weight Front
|5000 lbs
|Axle Weight Rear
|9600 lbs
|Water Heater Capacity
|6 gal.
|Water Heater Type
|DSI Gas/Electric
|13500 btu
|Basement Storage
|80 cu. ft.
|TV Info
|Above Cab LED TV, Optional Bedroom TV, Optional Outside TV
|Awning Info
|Gross Combined Weight
|22000 lbs
|Shower Type
|Tub/Shower Combo
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The largest project I worked on this summer was the Shipwreck Shawl from knitty.com. My dear friend at work, Nicole, saw the shawl in the Summer issue. I hestitated because shawls are really big undertakings - especially "Pi" shawls. I haven't yet finished my first "Pi" shawl! I didn't know if I could do it.
However, I am not above bribery - and Nicole can be very persuasive and also, insistent when she needs to be, and I desperately needed a software license for a problem at work. I wasn't getting one from the contacts I had, so i figured I'd ask Nicole. I offered the shawl as a bribe, and she accepted.
(You also need to know that this is the woman who rushed me to the hospital when my husband was in a car accident - our only car - and stayed in the ER till 3/4 in the morning to drive us home. Nicole gets bribed with shawls for a reason ;) )
She took care of my issue, and I started working on the problem. I also started trying to find yarn for the shawl; the grey in the picture was really appealing, and I was hesitant to put an order into KnitPicks. A few days later, I stopped to visit the Sunday afternoon knitting group that meets in the Chili area. Some of the lovely ladies were giving away yarn. FOR FREE. I like free. I can afford free. So, even though I knew I was moving in a few short weeks, I took the free yarn gratefully. I got 5 balls of a lovely heathered gray yarn that was soft and shiny and pretty. I showed Nicole the next day, and she loved it.
I started the shawl. I worked the first 2 patterns quickly... then came the Madeira Leaf pattern. I put the shawl down. i had a brief affair with Kumihimo. I picked up the shawl again. I worked the first leaf in the Madeira pattern. I put the shawl down and worked on something little. I picked the shawl back up and started the second Madeira leaf. About 5 rows into 2nd leaf of the pattern, I realized i had screwed something up. I ripped back. I started again. I knit to about 5 rows from the finish, and realized I had screwed up the pattern. I ripped back. I did a mini-swatch to show myself what the 2nd half of the Madeira Leaf looked like. I liked it. I picked up all the stitches and knit another 5 rows. They were wrong.
Then, finally it was onto the yo, k2tog section. It's a lovely section, and it is where you can add beads if you like. Nicole didn't think beads were necessary, so i didn't add them. I thought this would be my favorite part because the needle size increased, and the pattern was a no-brainer.
I didn't end up going up in needle size for the first round of yo, k2tog; another result of misreading the pattern. It was for the best, however.
In the picture, that is as far as i could go - I had used 3 full balls, and coudln't find the other 2. I spent a week looking for them. It was rather depressing.
I finally found them, in my bedroom, behind something, and I ran through the house shouting!
I made it to the 149th row before I ran out of yarn completely.I had to find a close shade of grey to finish the shawl, and then I found a contrasting yarn to finish the shawl. It is lovely, and I am so proud.
I'll post completed pictures when I have blocked the shawl.
When I started, i forgot that I was moving into an apartment with all wooden floors. Good thing I need an area rug in the living room... I should be able to block onto that!
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This exhibition – through my embroidery photorealist styled painted silk cards, based on those crafted by women in France and Belgium during WW1 – speaks of two facets of WW1 firstly through the imagery of real silk cards aligned with Christmastime greetings across continents, between loved ones, [there are 12 works in this suite], and secondly the suite of imagined subversive themed narrative cards dealing with the language tracing those who chose, for a variety of reasons, to make themselves unavailable to take up arms in the conflicts of the First World War, [there are 12 works in this suite].
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By Sue Benson, in Insight
By Saj Manzoor, in Industry & Issues
By Neil Godber, in Inspiration
Industry leaders choose the extra day in February to make the leap towards achieving diversity and equality goals by 2020.
The IPA in partnership with Campaign released a report in January showing how our industry was performing on a variety of diversity measures. As a result IPA President Tom Knox set some new targets for 2020 at the annual President's Reception.
To build on this momentum, both within our industry and as a topic of big debate more widely, we thought we should collectively make a pledge to achieve these targets. And the best day to launch? The 29th February - an extra day in the month where we can all 'make a new leap!' to 2020, which is the next leap year.
Called MakeTheLeap, we are calling for all agencies, media owners and companies within the advertising and media world to make their pledge to achieve 4 targets over the next 4 years.
The campaign is being orchestrated by collaboration between the IPA, adam&eveDDB, Campaign and in partnership with Twitter UK, who will be promoting and signing up to the pledge.
To participate companies will be asked to visit wewillmaketheleap.com, submit their pledge and tweet they have signed up.
In joining #MakeTheLeap company leaders pledge to
- aim for 40 % female representation in senior positions by 2020
- aim for 15 % BAME representation in senior positions by 2020
- help eliminate unconscious bias through training
- raise awareness of our flexible, or agile, working policies
IPA President Tom Knox said:
"This initiative puts into action all the great intention and momentum building around the issue in the industry, it does so in a simple and accessible way. This is not about scrutinizing which agencies are doing better or worse than others, or applying unrealistic goals, but by asking agencies to make a pledge and take a step it should move the issue far higher up their agenda".
Tammy Einav Managing Director from adam&eveDDB said:
"This is an issue we all collectively have to address. Following on from the IPA's report earlier this year, the extra day in February felt like a great opportunity to put words into action and make a pledge to achieve the newly set targets. This is an important moment for us to truly embrace the diversity of talent and ensure equal and fair employment for our industry that we can all be proud of."
Dara Nasr, Managing Director, Twitter UK said:
"For us to deliver real and meaningful improvements in diversity and equality it's crucial that we pull together as an industry. By pledging to meet these new standards we're sending out a clear message that things have to - and will – change."
Find out more and pledge at: https://wewillmaketheleap.com/
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Vivienne Claybottom's handy guide to public transport.
While one may look upon public transport as shuttles for commoners, smelly canisters of steel on wheels disastrously decorated with the dirt of the masses and the urine of the homeless, it is still not entirely correct to thumb one's nose. Being conscious of the need for a greener planet is the second most noble thing behind knowing how to slap the help without leaving a mark, so with this guide to public transport, it might be time to lose the chauffeur and make the train, tram or bus your first stop on the way to environmental sainthood (because who wants to stand in line to get into heaven?)
Buying a ticket:
You will need a ticket to embark on public transport. To pay to have one's face hurtled into the armpit of a malodorous commoner at the speed of a North African cheetah might seem odd, but without a license to travel you're no better than a common criminal, or the Dutch.
Whenever possible, purchase your ticket from the attendant located behind the ticket window. One cannot put a price on human interaction, even if said human winks while handing you your change. Additionally, by going to the ticket window you'll avoid having to touch the buttons on the automated machines, which as we all know, are besmutted by the fingers of the poor, the wretched, and those who don't know how to speak English.
Try to have the correct change ready and not jingle-jangle through your coin purse, an action which broadcasts an opera of poverty. While paying a fare with a large note is sometimes problematic, it is yards more dignified and thus should always be attempted, even at peak hour. Just don't get too flashy about it, or your ticket money will certainly be accepted – by a man in a beanie holding you at knifepoint.
Note: it is not customary to tip the ticket salesperson.
When walking down the stairs to your train platform, keep your chin high and your lady cave shielded from the view of those looking upwards with smutty intent. As you will certainly have an audience (you gorgeous creature) it is helpful to pretend you are descending the staircase of a grand ball, attended by the likes of princes, business magnates and Colin Firth – from the days when he was sexually ripe, of course. However, as public handrails are hot spots for the transmission of HIV and dyslexia, one should stay on the safe side and keep one's hands clasped just below the sternum, or fiercely over one's purse.
Bins have long been absent from train platforms, meaning the commuters will have nothing to scrounge through and might attempt a dialogue. No matter what form the transport – train, bus or tram – try not to be drawn into conversation. If somebody asks you for the time, it's likely they are trying to steal your watch, so it's best to either play deaf or alert security by shouting 'rape' at the top of one's lungs.
When the transport arrives, ever so gently punch your way to the front and try to get on first, without being coddy-fondled by ham-fisted brutes or poked in the back of the legs by the walking frames of the elderly. Once onboard, scan the area for a seat devoid of chewing gum, wet patches or a person of the orient, lay out a kerchief and sit yourself down. Read a book to demonstrate your literacy.
It is inevitable that, on occasion, you will have to stand when no seats are available and no gentlemen are present to proffer their seats, only smelly bearded masturbators who remain sitting on their hindquarters wearing shirts made of 90% polyester and 10% cheeseburger. In the event of a standing commute, hold onto a handle or pole below the level of the waist with one hand, and keep the muscles in the face relaxed. Too often have I seen young ladies gripping an overhead pole with both hands, swinging about the carriage like boobtubed orang-utans, their faces distorted into a silent scream as if they've just received word that Supre has discontinued the Jegging.
Over the duration of the commute, if a gentleman is present and makes flirtatious eye contact, the first thing one must consider is what route one is on. If it's the City or North Shore line, and the man is sporting an immaculate coif and a Windsor knot, subtly return his gaze and allow the flirtation to run its course. If you're on the Western line, express immediate disinterest by turning back to your book or changing seats or carriages. In either of the scenarios, if you are followed off the bus, train or tram it is best to respond with surprise violence by releasing your 2000-volt pocket taser right into the eye socket.
There's only one rule when it comes to alighting public transport: get off as quickly as possible and head straight to a lavatory to wash your hands. When travelling to meet somebody or attend an appointment, walk around the block so as to appear to have come from the opposite direction of the bus stop or the station. During the meeting, constantly complain about the fact that your chauffeur smells of a bean-burrito, to quell any doubts about how you arrived today.
With this travel guide in mind, you can rest easy about doing your part for the planet. Who knows, you might even find yourself touched by the honest day-to-day struggle of the working underclass. In which case, simply splash some holy water on the affected area and head to the Intercontinental for brunch.


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Mechanicsburg, PAHunting is a sport that has quite many thrills and benefits packed into it. While it keeps you within the environs of nature, it also keeps you occupied in a physical endeavor that is good for the body and mind. With a local gun shop that has the best handgun and rifles, Mechanicsburg residents can get going on a hunting expedition with regularity as they will be stocked for the purpose. With the best-equipped weapons, accessories and automobiles, you can get a level of proficiency in the sport that will make for a big success.
Hunting is one sport where equipment is very necessary and where the quality of the equipment is the foremost consideration. Our store has experts who are proficient in every facet of the sport. We can help you with all of your equipment needs as well as all the accessories that have come into the market that can get you to achieve a high level of fluency in your hunting efforts around the Mechanicsburg area. Scopes are among the important pieces of equipment that our local gun shop has on offer for Mechanicsburg residents. Scopes are made by specialized companies, and some of the best products are made by different companies from around the world. You can get the best scopes in the world at our Mechanicsburg store. The same goes with each piece of equipment that you use while on your hunting expeditions. Along with a whole lot of other information that our customers gain from us, the most important one is that we have products that are high in quality. It is this assurance that a hunter would want the most, and our customers count on us on this count and all other counts as well. Pay a visit to our store today to get the products that make hunting a pleasure.


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Most of the days in our lives are really normal. We wake up, shower, take the kids to school, go to work, come home, eat dinner, help with homework, watch the news, then go to bed. Just to wake up again to do the same things again. It is like our lives are one big episode of deja vu. However, every now and then there are some special days. Every year we have a birthday. There is the day you get married, the day your kids are born, and the day you graduated from high school or college (hopefully not in that order). There are some really special days in our lives scattered amid the normal days of life.
As the account unfolds in First Kings 8, there had been seven years of normal days. There had been seven years of finding the right timbers, cutting the right stones, using the best finishing materials as Solomon makes certain that the temple is completed. Then it was done! Now comes one of those special days. It is move-in day!
It was one grand event when King Solomon dedicated the temple. In the first twelve verses of chapter eight, we see the general events that took place on that day. It started with bringing all the nation of Israel together for a grand ceremony. This probably took place at the beginning of the Feast of Tabernacles (vs. 2), which was a celebration of remembrance for the nation of Israel of God's faithfulness to them as they wandered through the wilderness. It was no accident that it was this week that the temple is dedicated. In the same way that they remembered their wanderings, they were now celebrating the end of a temporary place for God to dwell.
When the temple is dedicated, we are taught two main things about God. First, No Matter What We Know About Him, He Is Still A Complete Mystery. When God descended into the temple, we are told that it was in a cloud, in a thick darkness (vs. 11-12). This was the way God descended upon Mount Sinai (Exodus 20:18-21) and upon the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34-35). As the cloud fills the temple, the priests were so overwhelmed that they could not stand to minister. The temple is now open for the business of meeting with God and we are told that it couldn't happen. God was too glorious.
There is so much that we think we know about god, but I wonder if what we actually know about Him is not much more than looking at a dark cloud. The more we get to know Him, the more we realize how much we don't know about Him. He is so much more glorious than we think. He cannot fully be captured by our human perceptions. He is separate from, independent of, and superior to us.
But while God is still a complete mystery, the second thing we learn in this passage is At The Same Time, God Is Sufficiently Revealed. Solomon brought the Ark of the Covenant into the temple. The Ark was the item of furniture that Moses was told to build (Exodus 25:10-22) that it might be the place where God would meet with him and communicate to him His commandments for life. Inside the Ark, we are told was the tablets of stone that Moses put there (vs. 9). These were the Ten Commandments. They show us that God is a communicating God. He told His people how they could have a relationship with Him.
But here's the glory of the Ark. The Ten Commandments were inside. On top of the Ark was known as the Mercy Seat. It was the place where once a year, the High Priest would come and sprinkle the blood of a goat that would cover the sins of the people for that year. It didn't take away their sins, but it covered their sins. As the blood was sprinkled on the Mercy Seat, God's wrath was appeased for that year. How? Because in those sacrifices, God was looking forward to One sacrifice that would completely and fully satisfy His wrath once for all. That was the sacrifice of Jesus Christ (1 John 4:10; Romans 3:23-25).
In one object, we are told of the commandments of God, but shown the mercy of God. That incredible day for Solomon looks forward to another wonderful day in your life. The day when you come to faith in Jesus as your sacrifice, your propitiation, your mercy seat. If you want to listen to the sermon, you can find it HERE. If you want to read my notes, you can find them HERE.


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